ROME — Canada's leadership on food security and nutrition is contributing to the reduction of poverty, hunger, and malnutrition in developing countries. The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, participated today in a round table in Rome to discuss global food security and nutrition, and the role of private sector partnerships.

Ottawa, Ontario — The Harper Government will match the final tally of $2.27 million raised by Canadian Rotarians in support of the global effort to eradicate polio. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will also match the total contributions raised. The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, made the announcement today as he and other Members of Parliament met with representatives from Rotary in Canada on Parliament Hill to celebrate the final tally of the Pennies and More for Polio initiative.

Ottawa―The results of Canada's commitments to developing countries are now easier to access after Canada's Minister of International Cooperation, the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, released the Development for Results 2010-2011 report today.

Ottawa, Ontario―Today, the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced $11 million for eight new projects in support for those affected by recent monsoon rains and ongoing flooding in southern Pakistan.

"Canada is greatly concerned for the people of Pakistan affected by recent severe flooding," said Minister Oda. "We are responding to emergency appeals by humanitarian organizations and will continue to monitor this evolving situation to ensure Canada is supporting those who need it the most."

Mississauga, ON?Today, on behalf of the
Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, Bob
Dechert, Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Erindale, and Honourable
Senator Salma Ataullahjan announced the Government of Canada's continued
support for the more than 20 million people affected by the devastating
floods in Pakistan seven months ago.

Ottawa, Ontario?The Honourable Beverley
J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, today announced that individual
Canadians donated over $46.8 million for Pakistan flood relief and that
the Government of Canada has put an equivalent amount into its Pakistan
Flood Relief Fund.

"Once again, Canadians have demonstrated
their compassion and generosity, and the government is proud to partner
with them to help the victims of the floods in Pakistan," Minister
Oda said.

Ottawa, Ontario - The Honourable Beverley
J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, today reminds Canadians
that only three days remain for Canadians to donate to charities eligible
for the Government of Canada's matching fund that will help people affected
by the flooding in Pakistan.

Minister Oda recently travelled to Pakistan
to evaluate the devastation first-hand and met with officials from Canadian
and international humanitarian agencies active in the field.

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The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable
Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, and the Honourable
Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, today provided further details
on Canada's response to the floods in Pakistan.

"Our government will continue to
act in solidarity with the people of Pakistan and to fully support the
Government of Pakistan in its efforts to respond to the devastating floods
affecting the country," said Minister Cannon.

Ottawa, Ontario - The Honourable Beverley
J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, provided further details
of the Government of Canada's $33 million contribution announced on Saturday,
August 14, 2010, in response to the most urgent needs of flood-affected
populations in Pakistan.

"As the extent of the crisis in
Pakistan increases, Canada's humanitarian aid is critical to help the thousands
who have lost everything due to the floods," said Minister Oda.

Ottawa (Ontario)The Honourable John Baird,
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, on behalf of the Honourable
Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, today announced
that the Government of Canada has established a Pakistan Floods Relief
Fund.

"Canadians have shown that they
are always ready to help those in need," said Minister Baird.

Ottawa (Ontario)A shipment of Canadian
supplies has arrived in Pakistan, bringing 1,000 all-weather tents, 7,060
jerry cans, 1,000 tarps and 3,840 mosquito nets in support of ongoing emergency
relief operations by the International Federation of Red Cross and the
Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS).

"Canada was one of the first countries
to respond to this devastating flood, and our relief efforts are helping
save the lives of thousands of people," said the Honourable Beverley
J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation.

Toronto, OntarioThe Honourable John Baird,
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and the Honourable Senator
Salma Ataullahjan announced today that the Government of Canada will provide
up to $33 million to respond to the most urgent needs of flood-affected
populations in Pakistan. They made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable
Beverley J.

Ottawa, Ontario - The Honourable
Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, today announced
that Canada will contribute an additional $30 million to the World Food
Programme (WFP) to support its operations. This will help the WFP to meet
the immediate food aid needs of vulnerable populations and respond to a
range of humanitarian situations around the world.